The Structure of a Research Findings Standup Presentation

The Structure of a Research Finding(s) Stand-up Presentation 1

Introduction (state who you are and what your presentation is about) • Title Page • Greetings • Name & Qualification • Layout • BLUF 2

The BLUF (bottom line up front) Ø The BLUF is the most important finding of your research Ø Your entire presentation is about explaining your BLUF Ø Your Key Points explain and support your BLUF Ø The BLUF is a “message” which you want your audience to think about during your presentation AND remember after your presentation. 3

Middle (explain & support your key points) • Key Point #1 • • • Supporting Data#1 Supporting Data#2 Supporting Data#3 4

Middle (explain & support your key points) • Key Point #2 • • • Supporting Data#1 Supporting Data#2 Supporting Data#3 5

Middle (explain & support your key points) • Key Point #3 • • • Supporting Data#1 Supporting Data#2 Supporting Data#3 6

CONCLUSION (express your opinion about your research) ü Give 3 recommendations or advice ü Ask a “rhetorical question” to the audience (a question which stimulates discussion) ü Explain a hypothetical situation (it this happens then that will happen) ü Show a graphic and discuss ü Show a video and discuss ü Other (but don’t sing a song!) 7

Closing (re-state your BLUF & ask for action) • Restate BLUF • Q&A session • Ask For Action • Express a Farewell 8

SLIDE ORGANIZATION • Title Page 1 st Slide • Layout 2 nd Slide • BLUF 3 rd Slide • Key Points (min. 3 key points each with min. 3 supporting data) • Conclusion • BLUF restate • Point of Contact Last Slide 9

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